Things Have Escalated (Quest)

Summary
Arkan Drew would like you to venture out on an Escalation hunt in the Maelstrom itself.

Journal
Aethersmith Arkan Drew does more than just craft lantern for Slayers. He is also a keen observer of the aetheric currents that swirl in the stormy skies above Ramsgate. He reports that recent disruptions in the Maelstrom have released broken island chains linked by powerful charged aether from the storm's heart. The city needs this power source — and everyone wants to keep this powerful new form of energy away from hungry Behemoths. Venture out on an Escalation hunt to face a series of increasingly difficult battles, using your lantern to capture and use the charged aether from these island battlegrounds.

Objectives

 * Complete the hunt "Umbral Escalation 1-13"

Rewards

 * (x50)
 * Hunt Pass XP (x100)

Unlocks

 * Escalation 1-13

Dialogue
(Quest start)

Arkan Drew: "Slayer, recent events have disrupted the Maelstrom, releasing wild islands and unknown Behemoths into our skies. Charged aether stored in lodestones binds these islands together."

Arkan Drew: "On this Escalation hunt you will face Behemoths of increasing difficulty. After every victory, use your lantern to adapt the island's charged aether for short-term tactical advantages. Now go!"

(Complete objectives)

Arkan Drew: "You have faced the challenege of the Escalation and survived. And now we can use the charged aether your lantern absorbed to help you on your next such hunt."

Arkan Drew: "Attuning your lantern with charged aether will enhance your innate talents when pursuing Escalation hunts in the Maelstrom. I will you when the time is right."

(Quest complete)